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Government opposes income-based sub-quota in reserved categories

The Centre opposes a Supreme Court petition for income-based reservation sub-quotas. It argues reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs is based on social backwardness. The government stated framing reservation policy falls within executive domain. The creamy layer principle, applied to OBCs, is not relevant for SCs and STs. Any policy change requires comprehensive data and review.

6 Aug 2026 11:58 pm